''Dragonna'' is a Philippine

superhero A superhero or superheroine is a stock character that typically possesses ''superpowers'', abilities beyond those of ordinary people, and fits the role of the hero, typically using his or her powers to help the world become a better place, ...

television series broadcast on

ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...

, based on the comic book character

Dragonna ''Dragonna'' is a Philippine superhero television series broadcast on ABS-CBN, based on the comic book character Dragonna created by Mars Ravelo. Shaina Magdayao plays the titular superheroine with Jake Cuenca as her love interest. The series i ...

created by

Mars Ravelo Marcial "Mars" Ravelo (October 9, 1916 – September 12, 1988) was a Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist who created ''Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman'', ''Bondying'', '' Varga'', ''Wanted: Perfect Mother'', ''Hiwag ...

Shaina Magdayao Shaina Garcia Magdayao (; born November 6, 1989) is a Filipino actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently working for Star Magic and a talent of ABS-CBN. Magdayao is recognized as one of the country's premiere actresses and prettiest ...

plays the titular superheroine with

Jake Cuenca Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987) popularly known as Jake Cuenca is a Filipino-American actor and model. Born in San Jose, California and was raised in Manila, Philippines. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides ...

as her love interest. The series is about a teenage girl who discovers that she has

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abilities and decides to use this newly found ability for a greater good. She releases this ability every time she loses her temper. Two superheroes meet as the heroine Dragonna bids goodbye in her last fight and the bombastic

Flash Bomba Flash Bomba is a comic book superhero created by Filipino graphic novelist Mars Ravelo. Fictional character biography Paul Lester Sison AKA Flash Bomba was a man who lost the use of his legs in an accident. Because of this, he trained the rest ...

begins his adventure.Dragonna bows out and Flash Bomba makes his debut
retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com February 6, 2009.

Synopsis

Tomboyish Olive (

) comes from a race of Tagon or Taong Dragon with a blood of a dragon thru her family. Olive will discover that she has the power to create fire. Olive dons her costume: Dragonna. Rona's real name is Olive and acquired her own identity to transform into a female taong dragon. Can Edgar actually carry out his plan without falling in love with the feisty girl but will he fall in love with Rona? The three firemen namely Narcisso (Bayani Agbayani), Elmo (Long Mejia) and Junior (Arnold Reyes) will discover that water will prevent Rona's "hot" temper because of the argument that Rona and Edgar (

) got into. Olive/Rona turned into a superheroine called; "Dragonna", to meet up with her brother Rafael.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Olive / Rona / Dragonna - a pretty teenager who has the power to create fire. ** Mika dela Cruz as young Rona * Alessandra De Rossi as Alice - Edgar’s mean girlfriend who harbors a deep jealousy over Rona. **Patricia Gayod as young Alice *

as Edgar - a star basketball player who will capture the heart of Rona. **

Francis Magundayao Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, ''Darna''. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in ...

as young Edgar

Supporting cast

Carlos Agassi Amir Carlos Damaso Vahidi Agassi (born December 12, 1979, in Makati, Philippines), popularly known as Carlos Agassi and simply Amir, is a Filipino actor, rap artist, host, and model. He was launched as a member of ABS-CBN's Star Circle (now St ...

as Rafael - a thief whose dark identity holds the key to Rona’s past. **

Carlo Lacana Carlo Lacana (born November 11, 1998) is a Filipino actor. Career Lacana is a child actor in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Province, who started his career with commercial television and print ads. His first movie was "Tall As Trees" in March 200 ...

as young Rafael *

Eda Nolan Eda Kristy Cabilan (born December 14, 1988), known professionally as Eda Nolan, is a Filipina actress, best known for her role as ''Junniper'', the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcoms, ''Let's Go'' and ''Gokada Go''. Nolan has been a member ...

as Ella - Rona’s bubbly and supportive best friend. **

Alexa Ilacad Alexandra Madarang Ilacad (born 26 February 2000), better known as Alexa Ilacad is a Filipino actress, singer, songwriter, host, dancer, vlogger and model. She appears in various commercials and shows of ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN, and is bes ...

as young Ella *

Bayani Agbayani Bayani Agbayani (born January 3, 1969) is a Filipino host, actor, singer, and comedian. After 15 years at ABS-CBN, he shuttled between his original home studio GMA Network and TV5 for the time being from 2008 to 2014 before moving back to ABS-CB ...

as Narcisso a.k.a. Tatay Ngit - the strictest among the three firemen foster fathers of Rona. *Long Mejia as Elmo a.k.a. Tatay Hiks - a fireman and foster father of Rona who is sick with asthma. *Arnold Reyes as Junior a.k.a. Tatay Naks - the most lenient among of Rona’s three foster fathers.

Special participation

Jodi Sta. Maria Jodi Chrissie Garcia Sta. Maria (born June 16, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Sta. Maria was recognized as one of the most sought-after actresses in the entertainment industry. She is best known for her iconic roles in ABS-CBN drama shows. One o ...

as Theresa - Mother of Olive turned into a female dragon *

Neil Ryan Sese Neil Ryan Sese (born April 26, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Sese is best known for portraying Asval in the 2016 version of ''Encantadia''. Background Neil Ryan Sese was only seven y ...

as Arthur -Olive's Father * Cacai Bautista as Ling *

Lovely Rivero Gineb Macalinao (born May 15, 1969) known as Lovely Rivero, is a Filipino actress who started in the kiddie-show, ''Kaluskos Musmos'' in 1980 (second batch). She made a comeback in the late '80s as one of the mainstays of '' That's Entertainment ...

as Ingrid *

Dominic Ochoa Jose Madrigal Ochoa (; born August 4, 1974), better known as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor, comedian, model and member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the batch 4. He is currently managed by Boy Ab ...

as Bugoy *

Joross Gamboa John Ross Sanchez Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Joross Gamboa, is a Filipino actor and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of Star Circle Quest. Career After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, ''J ...

as Migo

References

External links

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